Orchard Hand -CHB Apples

Craigmore Sustainables LLP; Ongaonga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Craigmore Sustainables LLP is seeking a permanent Orchard Hand to join our team in Ongaonga, Central Hawke’s Bay. This role offers outdoor work in a beautiful apple orchard with a supportive team and hands-on tasks designed to develop practical skills from day one.

You will gain valuable experience in a rewarding environment with training provided to set you up for success and to work safely and efficiently in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Willingness to get stuck into any task, performing it safely and to a quality standard.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work with people from different cultures.
• Punctual, reliable with transport and a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work and variable weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required.
• Tech-literate with the ability to use iPads/tablets.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Ideally, basic knowledge of pesticides, fertilisers and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of hands-on tasks in the orchard.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Driver's license

Physically fit

Technology literacy

Education

GrowSafe certificate

Forklift license

Horticulture qualifications

Tools

iPad/tablet usage

Job description

We are on the hunt for a permanent Orchard Hand to join our team in Ongaonga, Central Hawke’s Bay. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors in a beautiful apple orchard, alongside a supportive team, carrying out a variety of hands‑on tasks. You will gain valuable experience in a rewarding environment, with training to set you up for success from day one.

What you'll need:

• Willingness to get “stuck into” any task given, performing it safely, efficiently, and to a quality standard
• An enthusiastic, hardworking attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds (great people skills)
• Punctual, reliable, and possesses reliable transport and a valid driver's license
• Comfortable with physical work, working outdoors, and working in variable weather conditions
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required
• Tech-literate, with the ability to use iPads / tablets
• A good understanding of, and commitment to, health and safety in the workplace
• Ideally, a basic knowledge of pesticides, fertilisers, and irrigation systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desirable):

• GrowSafe certificate
• Forklift license
• Horticulture qualifications

About Craigmore Horticulture

Craigmore NZ Limited bring investments into the agricultural sector through orchard, forestry and farming operations all over New Zealand. Our long‑term aim is to be a producer of high‑quality food and forest products whilst managing the land sustainably and supporting our rural communities.

Locally, Craigmore Horticulture is expanding and with new orchard acquisitions we are in growth mode! This brings great career opportunities and job security for our teams - if you’re passionate about the horticultural sector we’d love to hear from you today!